East Harwich, Massachusetts, circa 1910, carved and painted wood, tack eyes, branded E. FLAGG twice.

Length 23 in.

From the hunting rig of Elisha Flagg, member of Swan Island Club.

Crowell is known as one of the greatest decoy makers and bird carvers of all time. He fulfilled a large order of cork bodied decoys to the Swan Island Club around 1915. This goose was made for Boston resident Elisha Flagg (1865-1948). Elisha was a member of Swan Island 1907 until he resigned in 1917.

Old gunning paint, age check in the bottom, tight checks in the head and body, head is slightly loose.